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How to get fromRennes to Birminghamby train (TGV, Eurostar), train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, car train, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Rennes to Birmingham by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, car train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 30m
    £217–403

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    17h 26m
    £60–98

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Rennes to St Malotrain train Ter
    2. Take the ferry from Saint-Malo to Portsmouthferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    15h 58m
    £142–185

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Rennes to Port of Cherbourgcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Poole to Birminghamcar car
    10h 28m
    £89–425

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160
    19h 9m
    £136–201

  6. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Rennes to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Birminghamcar car
    8h 39m
    £231–287

  7. Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Birmingham Airport

    1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane RNS - BHX
    6h 21m
    £123–308

  8. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane NTE - BHX
    8h 5m
    £85–217

  9. Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Rennes to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain train
    2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane CDG - BHX
    6h
    £110–293

  10. Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane RNS - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    5h 54m
    £95–358

  11. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NTE - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    7h 42m
    £104–292

Rennes to Birmingham by train, foot, and subway

Calendar226Weekly Services
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£217Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 617.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Rennes, France and Birmingham, England?

You can take a train from Rennes to Birmingham New Street via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Road via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and London Victoria in around 17h 26m.

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